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Embracing the Wisdom in Wrinkles

Owner/Publisher Shae Marcus

Ah, the sweet irony of life! I vividly remember my 18-year-old self, scoffing at the thought of 40 being Editors Theresa Archer ancient. Now, here I am, basking in the wisdom of my Sara Gurgen 40s (and may I add, with a slight cough hinting at the

Randy Kambic impending 50s). But hold up, when did old become Design & Production Suzzanne M. Siegel the new young?

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Surprisingly, I don’t feel like I’m about to crumble into dust any time soon. Sure, there are jokes floating around about the middle-aged body taking an early retirement, but personally, I feel fantastic. The mirror, however, is sneakily revealing the telltale signs of time’s artistic handiwork on my face. And you know what? I’m okay with that.

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Shouldn’t those laugh lines and crow’s feet be badges of honor, proudly worn for the world to see? I’m healthy, happy and, by some miraculous alignment of the stars, I’m still here, gracefully aging while others are taken too soon. Perspective is a beautiful thing.

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Scroll on social media and you’ll find the likes of Pamela Anderson, Gabrielle Union-Wade, Gwyneth Paltrow and Tracee Ellis Ross proudly flaunting their makeup-free faces, champions of embracing the inevitable passage of time. Inspired by these age-defying icons, our feature article this month celebrates the art of graceful aging.

But hold on, it’s not just about looking good; it’s about feeling good, too. Our wellness-focused issue takes a lifespan approach, shunning the sick care mentality. Dive into the pages for insights on reversing Alzheimer’s disease, exploring the latest breakthroughs in brain health treatment and support. Because, let’s face it, a sharp mind is the real fountain of youth.

And if that’s not enough, we’re diving into the world of “kidfluencers”, those tiny titans of social media making positive waves, because, whether you’re 18 or 80, we could all use a bit of youthful inspiration. And so much more!

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Cheers to growing old like the fine wine we are, with each passing year adding a richer flavor to the story of us.

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14 Finding the Right Eco-Friendly Roof 16 OsteoStrong Garden State Park 18 Graceful Aging 20 New Year, New Beginnings

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22 Navigating Life’s Rollercoaster 24 Healers As Guides 26 Thyroid-Friendly Eating 30 Recovery: A Key Component for Wellness 32 Kidfluencers 34 Individualized Alzheimer’s Treatments 36 How Biofilms Can Impact Health 38 Rewards of Animal Companionship

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Departments 6 News Briefs 10 Health Briefs

26 Conscious Eating 30 Fit Body

12 Global Briefs 14 Eco Tip 16 Business Spotlight 18 Feature Story 20 Wise Words 22 Inspiration

32 Healthy Kids 34 Healing Ways 38 Natural Pet 42 Calendar 43 Classifieds 44 Resource Guide

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News Briefs

Acupuncturist Joins Holistic by Nature Holistic by Nature, in Hammonton, recently welcomed Dr. Chaliyah Penick—a board certified, licensed acupuncturist who holds a doctorate degree—to its team of holistic practitioners.

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Penick enrolled in acupuncture school because she wanted to fulfill her life’s purpose of helping people to discover the healing benefits of natural and holistic lifestyle choices. She was motivated to help people understand the medicinal benefit of balanced and proper food selection, as well as the importance of being in tune with the innate intelligence of the human body to prevent and heal illness.

Penick uses a multidisciplinary approach to treating her patients; choosing from various modalities with the goal of providing the best care for the individual. Although she treats a wide variety of pathologies, she has a special interest in pain management and scalp acupuncture for neurological disorders.

“I am thrilled that Dr. Penick has brought her expertise to Holistic by Nature,” says owner Janet Corrente, MS, LPC. “She is an invaluable addition to our team. Acupuncture is so beneficial—not just for overall health but also mental health, addiction, pain and even fertility.”

Location: 649 White Horse Pike, Ste. 3. For more information, call 609-666-5205 or visit www.HolisticByNature.org.

HHH Expo Moving to Larger Cherry Hill Location The Holistic Health & Healing Expo (HHH Expo)—the trusted go-to resource for natural wellness, organic food, healthy pets, spirituality, sustainability and green living—has moved to a bigger venue: the Doubletree by Hilton, in Cherry Hill. The next popular event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 24.

“Join us for a transformative experience where you can sample incredible products; indulge in therapeutic treatments; and gain wisdom from experts in holistic health, mindfulness, spiritual growth and sustainable living practices,” enthuses Shae Marcus, HHH Expo founder and Natural Awakenings South Jersey publisher.

Attendees will be treated to hundreds of leading-edge thinkers and exhibitors, along with a variety of workshops and seminars. They should also plan on relaxing with hands-on treatments and therapies; finding one-of-a-kind special gifts; discovering new pathways to wellness for the whole family—from kids to pets; and having fun with other like-minded individuals.

With delicious and healthy food and snacks available, folks should be sure to bring friends and family and spend the entire day.

Cost: Admission is free, but there is a fee for some of the workshops. Location: 2349 Marlton Pike W. For more information or to register, visit https://nj.hhhexpo.com.

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Family Skin Care Center (FSCC), in Haddon Heights, is running a special on fillers for the month of January: Buy one filler and get the second 50 percent off—up to $400 in savings.

The dedicated team at FSCC consists of highly experienced skin care professionals with more than 10 years of extensive training in dermatology, surgery and cosmetic procedures. “We combine our skin care approach based in medical science with our wide selection of organic skin care products and proven procedures,” notes owner Dr. Anamaria Newport. “Our promise to all our patients is that we will continually pursue the latest professional training in order to deliver the best medical care to you and your entire family.”

FSCC provides a wide variety of cosmetic skin procedures done by medical professionals including Botox, fillers, chemical peels, microdermabrasion facials and microneedling. They also provide thorough and complete full-body exams in order to treat and prevent skin cancer and other conditions such as rashes, acne and warts.

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New Year, New Management, New Energy at Live in Joy Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, in Audubon, has announced that they are under new management. While there is a new energy at “the small studio with big heart,” they are still offering a unique blend of classes, workshops, kirtan, bodywork and trainings—including upcoming Angelic Reiki trainings and a 200-hour Transform Yoga Teacher training scheduled to begin in February.

“Our little studio has transformed in so many ways over the past year. It’s time to unveil our new energy.

When you attend a class or event, you’re not just coming to a studio, you are joining an amazing community,” shares co-owner and instructor Sharon Plower, E-RYT 500.

Prime IV Hydration & Wellness in Marlton Now Open Prime IV Hydration & Wellness recently opened its doors in Marlton. Located at 900 Route 73 North, Suite 890, they offer a comfortable spa setting and utilize only the latest in cutting-edge intravenous (IV) therapies.

“We are the nation’s leader in vitamin-infusion therapy. As part of a national franchise and the third to open in New Jersey, we are very excited to share what we have to offer,” exclaims Eileen Propp, co-owner of the Marlton franchise.

“Many times, we tend to forget ourselves,” adds Plower. “Practicing self-love is accepting your current state without judgement and tending to only your needs. By doing this, you raise your vibration.

This causes a ripple effect for the people around you, as their energy shifts as well.”

Propp and Lynn O’Malley, the other co-owner, have been friends for almost 30 years. Propp has pharmaceutical sales management experience and O’Malley has been a nurse practitioner for 30 years and is also a Navy veteran. Propp is married to Brian Propp, NHL Flyer Alumni and their biggest supporter.

Plower explains that we can take care of ourselves by attending a class or learning something new. She says that the goal at Live in Joy is to provide a safe space for self-exploration through a variety of modalities.

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News Briefs

Natural Awakenings Launches Virtual Mindful Mondays with Michael

Graceful Aging Webcast Series

Michael Lehrman, co-publisher of Natural Awakenings New York City and Long Island editions, is pleased to announce his latest virtual community offering Mindful Mondays with Michael. This free online workshop begins with an introduction to the theme of the month, followed by an open forum for attendees to briefly share thoughts and set their intentions for the meditation. Lehrman will then guide the group through a meditation aimed at seeding their intentions while also nourishing and replenishing their nervous systems.

Readers are invited to join Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for an inspirational Graceful Aging webcast series, the first of which begins with Gladys McGarey, M.D., the Mother of Holistic Medicine. She is 103 years young and author of The Gladys McGarey, M.D. Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age.

This inspiring monthly offering is an offshoot of Natural Awakenings former community meditation group, Lehrman’s first collaborative local Natural Awakenings wellness initiative.

This month’s Mindful Mondays with Michael is being held from 6 to 7 p.m., on Monday, January 22 via Google Meets. Each workshop will follow the editorial calendar theme of the month. For January, the focus is overall health and wellness.

What inspired you to create Mindful Mondays with Michael?

For just over a year, I’ve offered a free virtual community meditation group, and it’s been a wonderful way for those of us in attendance to take a break from our busy lives. For some, it’s a new discovery on how easy it can be to implement a daily mindfulness practice. I love sharing the simplicity of a meditation practice with our Natural Awakenings family of readers and advertisers. It’s one of the most beneficial ways I’ve found to significantly reduce stress in my life. It brings us back to the present moment, which is the only moment we ever truly have.

McGarey, affectionately known as Dr. Gladys, is board certified in Holistic and Integrated Medicine and has held a family practice for more than sixty years. She is the co-founder of the American Holistic Medical Association, (and past president), as well as the co-founder of the Academy of Parapsychology and Medicine. In addition, she was the first to utilize acupuncture in the U.S. and trained other physicians how to use it.

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However, after leading this group for the past year, I felt called to add another layer to the practice, to make it more dynamic. We’ll get the chance to spotlight a special theme each month and make a concerted effort to weave that theme into our daily lives.

Do readers need any prior meditation or mindfulness training or experience to attend?

Absolutely not. In fact, each time you come I invite you to participate with a beginner’s mind. Whether you’re a seasoned meditator, or just stopping by to see what it’s all about, please join us as we take some time to relax and give our nervous systems a much-needed break, while also consciously setting intentions aligned with each month’s editorial theme.

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What should participants do to prepare for each workshop?

Be sure to set aside time to be in a quiet space for at least an hour. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a notebook, pen and paper to take notes and set your intentions for the month.

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Health Briefs

Since 1945, cities and municipalities in the United States have added fluoride to community water systems to prevent tooth decay.

As of 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly 73 percent of Americans have fluoridated water; however, there is growing concern about the negative effects of fluoride exposure.

An article in Neurotoxicology and Teratology, a publication dedicated to the effects of chemical and physical agents on the nervous system, investigated the association between fluoride exposure in drinking water and cognitive deficits among children. The study involved 74 school-aged children living in rural Ethiopia. Researchers measured the participants’ exposure to fluoride through samples of community-based drinking-water wells and urine samples.

Cognitive performance was measured using two assessments: the children’s ability to draw familiar objects and a standardized memory and new-learning assessment. The results showed that fluoride levels in drinking water were negatively associated with cognitive function, and that cognitive deficits were particularly strong among children exposed to high levels of fluoride.

The findings from a study published in the journal Sleep highlight that sleep regularity, defined as the day-to-day consistency of sleep-wake timing, is a powerful predictor of mortality risk. The Sleep Regularity Index (SRI) was calculated from over 10 million hours of data from 60,977 participants in the UK Biobank.

The study found that a higher SRI was associated with a 20 to 57 percent lower risk of mortality, even after adjusting for various factors such as age, sex, ethnicity, lifestyle and health biomarkers. Sleep regularity was associated with lower risks of all-cause, cancer and cardiometabolic mortality across the top four SRI groups compared to the least regular group. Importantly, sleep regularity outperformed sleep duration as a predictor of mortality risk, indicating its potential as an important predictor of health and longevity. Further research is needed to establish causality and explore the underlying mechanisms.

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The study’s authors highlighted the need for additional studies involving children and adults to understand the potential neurotoxicity of low fluoride levels known to protect against dental cavities, as well as the effects of elevated fluoride levels in drinking water. Such research is essential to protect the cognitive health of children and to inform public health policymaking.

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Researchers led by a team from Duke Health have developed a blood test to detect Parkinson’s disease, which afflicts 10 million people globally and is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder. The illness causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness and difficulty with balance and coordination. Symptoms start slowly and worsen over time.

Until now, diagnosing Parkinson’s relied on a person’s medical history, a neurological examination and observable symptoms. An accurate diagnosis is critical because there are other disorders with Parkinson’s-like symptoms that require different treatments.

damage in mitochondria, the energy-converting factories within cells. Patients with Parkinson’s had higher levels of mitochondrial DNA damage in blood cells, as compared to patients without the disease. The test also detects specific genetic mutations that are associated with an increased risk of the disease, which may be able to help doctors predetermine whether certain therapies would be effective on their patients. Researchers hope the new blood test will not only diagnose Parkinson’s disease, but also identify drugs that reverse or halt mitochondrial DNA damage and the disease process.

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Global Briefs TRACKING A PREHISTORIC WOOLLY MAMMOTH

Scientists have successfully followed the movements of a 17,000-year-old woolly mammoth named Kik, shedding light on the ancient mammal’s epic journeys across Alaska. This groundbreaking study, published in Smithsonian magazine, used isotopes found in mammoth tusks to trace the animal’s travels in unprecedented detail.

The arctic woolly mammoth, which stood 12 feet tall and had tusks up to 12 feet long, roamed the Alaskan interior during the Ice Age. Kik’s range expanded as he grew, covering vast distances between the Brooks Range and the Alaska Range. The research revealed that mammoths walked much farther than previously believed.

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To create an accurate map of Kik’s journey, the researchers also collected isotopic data from rodents in Alaska. By analyzing the strontium isotopes in these rodents’ teeth, they were able to establish a strontium map of Alaska. The team then matched the strontium values in Kik’s tusk to the strontium map, allowing them to trace his travels and connect the dots of his route.

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Every year, more than 100 billion bananas are consumed worldwide, 47 percent of which is the classic yellow Cavendish cultivar. According to a recent report in ScienceAlert, a strain of the Fusarium fungus known as Tropical Race 4 (TR4) is causing an outbreak of a wilting disease commonly referred to as Panama disease, which threatens to eradicate this popular varietal. First discovered in Australia in 1997, TR4 has spread worldwide. The infection begins in the tree’s roots and ultimately disables its ability to absorb water or conduct photosynthesis. Because of its slow progression, experts believe the disease will take about a decade to completely wipe out Cavendish bananas.

Although there is no simple solution to TR4, scientists are exploring several options, such as genetically modifying the fruit to be more resistant to TR4, grafting Cavendish onto other trees to make them more resistant, and evolving Cavendish seedlings by exposing them to TR4 and selecting those that fare best. These may turn out to be shortterm approaches, however, as the fungi could mutate.

The best solution may be for farmers to stop growing only one variety of banana. By increasing the genetic diversity of the world’s favorite fruit, bananas may become less susceptible to diseases. On the other hand, introducing a wider variety of bananas could drive up costs and would require an overhaul of ripening and transportation practices.

Yasmeen Lari, an 82-year-old Pakistani architect, is leading an initiative to transform how Pakistan rebuilds after natural disasters by abandoning the reliance on concrete and embracing local architectural traditions.

She uses cheap, locally available, low-carbon materials to construct flood-resilient homes. This includes incorporating raised platforms and bamboo roofing waterproofed with straw and tarpaulin. The walls incorporate bamboo panels reinforced with earth and lime, ensuring waterproof structures that can withstand heavy rains.

To implement her ideas, Lari founded the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan, which trains villagers how to work with these sustainable materials. Her goal is to build 1 million homes by 2024.

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Pakistan is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, and the increasing frequency and intensity of floods demand sustainable and resilient solutions. By using local materials and design techniques, Lari addresses the environmental impact of construction, reducing carbon emissions and embracing a more climate-friendly approach.

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Graceful Aging

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At nearly 103 years young, Dr. Gladys McGarey wrote the book on graceful aging. As the author of The Well-Lived Life: A 102-YearOld Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age, she suggests that we reframe aging as an opportunity rather than a loss, thereby pioneering a new way of thinking 18

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about disease and health. “At 102, I’m losing my eyesight, but my insight has improved,” says the cofounder of the American Holistic Medical Association. “I have trouble reading but can listen to audiobooks and have deep conversations with people. If we look for illness and pain at the end of life, that’s what our bodies will show us. But if we reach for health, joy, laughter and other realities of true humanity, that’s what we will find.”

McGarey asserts that our medical community is trained to eliminate pain and illness rather than learn from their messages. “If we can lean into what understanding a disease shows us, we can discover true wisdom,” she explains. “You can hold onto the pain, or you can hold onto what you learn from the pain. When my son was training to be an orthopedic surgeon, he confided that he was afraid to have people’s lives in his hands. I responded that if he thinks he’s the one who does the healing, he has a right to be scared.

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McGarey is a firm believer that forgiveness is essential to freeing up stuck energy. Life has to move, she says, and letting go of feelings that may be lingering in our subconscious allows us to move forward with grace. “If we hang on to the dark places in our lives, we will get stuck. Pay attention to your dreams, both during the day and night, because they hold the truth. We all came here for a reason and have our life’s purpose. If you find that, you will always be fulfilled and can embrace the aging process instead of fighting it,” she says.

Renowned alternative medicine advocate Deepak Chopra, M.D., is an author, speaker and founder of the Chopra Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to research on well-being and humanitarianism. His latest book, Quantum Body: The New Science for Living a Longer, Healthier, More Vital Life, outlines how we can harness the power of the quantum body to significantly improve our physical and mental wellness, leading to a more fulfilling aging process.

According to Chopra, our well-being depends entirely on the quantum field, which exists on a subatomic level and is the infinite source of everyday reality that affects our thoughts, feelings, sensations and biological responses. “Your quantum body is the central hub for every process that requires intelligence, just as a power plant is the central hub for everything that requires electricity.

The prospect of having your quantum body fail you is far more serious than any single symptom of disease and aging. Well-being is weakened whenever there is a failure of intelligence and is strengthened when intelligence flows naturally,” he explains.

Disease and aging are further downstream in the intelligence flow, Chopra notes, and when someone succumbs to a heart attack or cancer, intelligence has failed in either the cardiovascular system or a single malignant cell. “Instead of being anxious about cells, tissues, organs and systems, which aren’t under your control, you can live from the source

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where all controls are overseen by your quantum body. Here, all information is perfect, the flow of intelligence is never wrong or distorted, and the creative possibilities for the future are boundless,” Chopra contends.

One vital aspect of healthy aging that we can control is our approach to stress management, which Chopra says most people don’t take seriously enough. Stress can come from myriad sources, including family and social relationships; workplace stresses; a poor-quality diet; deficient sleeping habits; lack of exercise and downtime; and constant distractions from texting, video games and around-the-clock news reports. That is why it is more important than ever to develop tools for self-care.

“The frenetic pace of modern life has overwhelmed the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for all the processes, from heartbeat to respiration and digestion, that run independently of your conscious actions,” Chopra advises. “Medical research validates how essential stress management is, but what needs to change are socially ingrained attitudes that persuade us to tolerate stress beyond what our bodies and psyches are designed for.”

Chopra encourages prioritizing deep sleep, tuning into breath and awareness, and mindful exercises to return to our zero point—a state of rest from which activity

springs. “Your awareness experiences the zero point as silent, calm, alert and pregnant with boundless possibilities, where you have access to your next thought,” he explains.

Embracing instead of resisting our quantum body further helps the energy flow. “The most natural way to live is in your dharma, or your truth,” Chopra says. “The greatest gift of self-awareness is that you can prove this to yourself every day by living with love, truth, beauty and bliss as your goal. Ultimate well-being requires no less, and living from your source reveals that the infinite is personal and within reach. Physical well-being exists if you are able to live a long life in good health; mental well-being exists if you retain clear, sharp thinking; psychological well-being exists if you are free of anxiety and depression; and spiritual well-being exists if your life has higher purpose and meaning.”

With more than 40 years of experience as a functional medicine doctor, Tom O’Bryan, DC, DACBN, CIFM, is an internationally recognized speaker and writer on chronic disease and metabolic disorders. He defines graceful aging as a state of full body function, without limitations and with rational expectations for what the body can do.

O’Bryan points to the so-called Blue Zones, with an extraordinarily high percentage of people living into their 90s and above, as examples of those gracefully aging. “The lifestyle of people living in these areas includes

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daily rituals that reduce stress and reverse the inflammation associated with stress. As a result, they are able to live long, fruitful, happy lives as contributing and engaged members of society,” he notes.

O’Bryan believes that the greatest contribution to living a vital life is identifying and reducing the triggers of inflammation in our bodies, which can largely be accomplished with lifestyle modifications. “According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14 of the top 15 causes of death are related to chronic inflammatory diseases. Many people address inflammation with medication, but they don’t realize that food is the best medicine,” he explains. “With diet being the largest source of inflammation activation in the body, it’s important to question what’s on the end of our fork and nourish the body with an anti-inflammatory diet, including berries, leafy greens, garlic, curcumin and plenty of pure water. Your body always wants to be healthier, and if we identify and reduce our exposure to the triggers of inflammation, the inflammation calms down.”

Reducing inflammation also allows the central nervous system to settle into restand-digest mode, which can help the body age more gracefully. “Inflammation is the immune system’s response to harmful stimuli,” O’Bryan says. “An activated immune system is a life-saving, non-negotiable state that sets our sympathetic nervous system into fight-or-flight mode. When we are stressed or fighting for our lives, our heart rate is fast; our breathing is short, sharp and shallow; and our muscles are tight and ready for action. When inflammation decreases, our bodies are able to calm down and activate the parasympathetic nervous system. In that very relaxed state, your heart rate is slow; your breath is deep; your muscles are relaxed; and your brain is open, expansive and daydreaming of new possibilities in life. That’s when healing and regeneration occurs.”

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New Year, New Beginnings Setting Intentions for a Transformative Year

Once intentions have been identified, it’s essential to infuse them into daily life. Here are some practical tips to help incorporate intentions into our yoga practice and beyond:

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year?” Allow intuition to be the guide and don’t be afraid to dream big.

s we bid farewell to another year and embrace the fresh start that lies ahead, the turning of the calendar offers us a perfect opportunity for self-reflection and growth. It’s the time to set intentions and create a vision for the year ahead, paving the way for a transformative journey. Whether a busy parent, a corporate mogul or a seasoned yogi, setting intentions can bring profound meaning and purpose to our lives.

setting intentions empowers us to navigate through life with clarity and intentionality.

Intentions are powerful. They act as our guiding lights, directing our thoughts, actions and choices. They provide us with a roadmap, helping us align our daily activities with our deeper desires and values. Just as a compass points us in the right direction,

Setting intentions can be a beautiful process that connects us with our heart’s desires. To begin, find a quiet space to reflect without distractions. Close the eyes, take a few deep breaths and tune in to our inner voice. Ask “What is it that I truly want for myself this

Think of an intention as a heartfelt declaration of what we aspire to cultivate in our lives. It goes beyond setting goals or making resolutions. Intentions tap into the essence of who we are and who we wish to become.

They invite us to dig deep and discover our true desires, encouraging personal growth and transformation.

Craft a simple phrase or affirmation that encapsulate intention. Repeat it during yoga practice or whenever a reminder is needed throughout the day. For example, if an intention is to cultivate self-love, our mantra could be, “I am worthy of love and kindness.”

VISUALIZE INTENTIONS:

Take a few moments each day to visualize embodying our intentions—living our best life, feeling joyful and achieving our goals.

This practice of visualization can help manifest intentions into reality.

JOURNALING:

Writing down intentions in a journal can provide clarity and serve as a reminder of our aspirations. Take a few minutes each day to reflect on progress, express gratitude and explore any challenges or insights that arise.

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Share intentions with loved ones or find a like-minded community to discuss and support each other’s goals. Having a support system can provide encouragement and accountability as we work towards our intentions.

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Setting intentions is a personal journey and it’s important to approach it with self-compassion and flexibility. Remember that intentions are not rigid rules or expectations; they are meant to inspire and guide us. Life has its twists and turns, and our intentions may evolve as we grow and learn.

To truly embrace the transformative power of intentions, it’s essential to integrate them into all aspects of our lives. Carry intentions

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as we move through our day, making conscious choices that align with our deepest desires. As we infuse our intentions into our actions, we’ll notice positive shifts and a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment.

In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, “Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits become your values and your values become your destiny.” By setting meaningful intentions and incorporating them into our daily life, we can shape our own destiny.

As we step into this new year, let’s embrace the power of intentionality, allowing our intentions to guide us towards growth, joy and self-discovery. May this year be one of transformation, where we embrace the limitless possibilities that lie within us and manifest our deepest desires. Happy new year, and here’s to new beginnings filled with purpose and abundance.

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ife is an extraordinary journey, marked by its ever-changing rhythm of highs and lows. It resembles a rollercoaster ride where, at times, we find ourselves at the exhilarating peak, hands raised high, the wind rushing through our hair.

Other moments can feel like a steep plummet, where we cling to dear life, but amidst all these fluctuations, there is an undeniable beauty in each twist and turn.

The highs in life are akin to a sweet symphony, playing melodies of joy and love. These are the moments when we celebrate our victories, discover love or merely bask in the warm embrace of a breathtaking sunset.

These are the stars that light up our nights,

guiding us through the darkness and reminding us of the enchantment that envelops our world.

On the other hand, the lows, although challenging, are where we unearth our inner strength. They are the chapters in the book of life that shape our character and allow us to truly appreciate the highs. During these trying times, we learn resilience, patience and the art of picking ourselves up, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, emerging stronger and wiser.

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while the bitter moments provide depth and contrast, enabling us to savor the sweetness even more. Each experience, whether high or low, contributes to the intricate tapestry of our existence.

It’s essential to remember that we are not alone on this journey. Friends, family and mentors stand by our side during challenging times, providing the support and love we need to navigate the rough patches. They are the lifebuoys that keep us afloat, serving as a constant reminder that we are never truly alone.

Furthermore, equipping ourselves with valuable tools and practices empowers us to confront life’s challenges head-on. Meditation, exercise, self-care and positive affirmations are like the essential gear in our survival kit, aiding us in weathering any storm that comes our way.

Life is a magnificent dance of highs and lows, and it is all a part of the grand spectacle. Embrace every twist and turn, for it is within these moments that we grow, learn and ultimately find our way. As we continue on this journey together, let us cherish every experience, celebrate every victory and recognize that we possess the inner strength to weather any storm. With each sunrise, we are granted a new opportunity to start anew, and with the right mindset and companions, we can set sail towards the brightest horizons that life has to offer. Here’s to a year filled with wellness, growth, and the unwavering strength within you.

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As guides, healers offer tools and insights for navigating challenges. Practices like meditation and mindfulness empower us to tune into our inner selves. This marks a shift in well-being perception—beyond fixing what’s broken, it’s about expanding consciousness and embracing the full human experience.

This journey isn’t about flying off into the unknown; it’s an exploration led by compassionate navigators. The elevated state of consciousness is where clarity, peace and profound understanding reside. Healers are becoming torchbearers, illuminating the way for us to embrace this higher plane of existence.

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“For women, an especially critical time to check thyroid health is during perimenopause years, when thyroid function can often waver, becoming underactive. Even if lab tests are normal, it is important to speak with a physician that understands the symptoms of hypothyroidism,” says Anna Cabeca, an obstetrician-gynecologist and women’s health expert in Brunswick, Georgia. “Most people can improve or reverse it radically. Diet is very powerful. Start with your shopping list and at the top write: Food is medicine.”

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Offering hope, Michigan-based obstetrician-gynecologist Tabatha Barber says, “It’s often about doing less, not more, to help improve thyroid function. Don’t be afraid that this is something you have to live with forever.” As a teenager, Barber was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid gland and often causes hypothyroidism. She has learned how to modify her diet for relief.

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haped like a butterfly, the thyroid gland in the neck plays a critical role in overall health, as it produces a series of hormones that regulate metabolism, brain development, bone maintenance, and heart, muscle and digestive functions. Thyroid health can be achieved by eating clean, unprocessed foods and maintaining appropriate levels of iodine.

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manage it. Thyroid disease is a big thing.

If people don’t know if they have it, they should be screened for it. If they have it, they should have hope,” says Alan Christianson, a naturopathic endocrinologist and author of The Thyroid Reset Diet: Reverse Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's Symptoms With a Proven IodineBalancing Plan.

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when the body does not produce adequate amounts of thyroid hormones. Common symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, inability to tolerate cold temperatures and hair loss should not be ignored. Diagnosis is aided by a blood test that measures levels of thyroid-stimulating hormones. While most cases of an underactive thyroid are mild or cause few obvious symptoms, the disease can become severe if it is left untreated.

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“Gluten is the main trigger that really seems to irritate the immune system,” says Barber. “A lot of people don’t realize that gluten is in some sauces, salad dressings, seasonings, medication fillers and more. It can be enough to keep the inflammation associated with hypothyroidism going.”

BALANCE IODINE

“Iodine is the Goldilocks mineral,” says Christianson. “It’s important to not consume too much or too little. Those with thyroid disease usually get too much.

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MONITOR INGREDIENTS

Barber prioritizes the elimination of artificial ingredients and additives, saying, “It’s about really getting back to basics, eating unprocessed meats, vegetables and some fruits.” She recommends consuming foods rich in zinc and selenium, such as shellfish, legumes, seeds, nuts and diary, as they send signals to the thyroid to produce the right hormone levels.

Cabeca shaves selenium-rich Brazil nuts on soups or salads. “Keep them as a staple in the kitchen,” she advises, adding that balance is important when selecting zincand selenium-rich foods because some of them, like dairy, may also contain high levels of iodine.

EAT ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOODS

Cabeca finds clever ways to sneak anti-inflammatory ingredients into her recipes. For her kafta kabobs, for example, she combines ground meat with finely chopped parsley, garlic, tomatoes or dried shiso leaves and tops them with cashew butter or tahini sauce. Similarly, she uses plenty of parsley in her tabouleh—a traditional Middle Eastern salad—and replaces the customary bulgur wheat with chopped Brussels sprouts or cauliflower.

According to Northwestern Medicine, cauliflower can be part of a healthy thyroid diet, along with other cruciferous vegetables.

“These are foods that I grew up on,” Cabeca says, noting that parsley is a natural diuretic that is also good for the thyroid.

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When they do, it inflames and slows the thyroid.” In such cases, he recommends eating a wide range of unprocessed food and avoiding ingredients with the highest iodine content, such as fish and other seafood, iodized salt, seaweeds, grains and most dairy.

Veronica Hinke is a food historian and author of The Last Night on the Titanic: Unsinkable Drinking, Dining and Style; Titanic: The Official Cookbook and Harry Potter: Afternoon Tea Magic. Learn more at FoodStringer.com.

SALMON AND ROASTED VEGGIE SALAD YIELD: 2 SERVINGS 1 carrot, peeled, sliced and quartered 2 cups cauliflower, cut into florets ½ cup broccoli, cut into florets 1 cup mushrooms, chopped 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 tsp garlic powder

6 oz wild-caught salmon fillet 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard 3 cups baby spinach 2 Tbsp pumpkin seeds Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Preheat the oven to 425º F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the carrot, cauliflower, broccoli and mushrooms to the baking sheet. Drizzle with coconut oil and season with garlic powder, parsley and salt to taste. Bake for 15 minutes.

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Remove from the oven and add the salmon to the baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Return to the oven and continue to bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

Meanwhile, make the dressing by combining the olive oil, lemon juice and Dijon mustard into a small bowl. Whisk ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble the salad by dividing the spinach between bowls and topping with vegetable mix and salmon. Top with the pumpkin seeds and dressing.

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Fire Cider 101:

“Oranges and lemons add a nice twist to fire cider,” says Moonwise Herbs Founder Linda Conroy (MoonwiseHerbs.com). She also suggests considering adding antiviral ingredients like elderberries or echinacea root.

The Basics of This Centuries-Old Homemade Cure

by Veronica Hinke

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ire ciders—potent herbal vinegar tonics made with powerful roots, vegetables and herbs like ginger, horseradish, turmeric, echinacea, rosemary, hot peppers, onions, garlic and more—can be a mid-winter immune system boost or a quick cure that we all need this time of year.

It’s the season of sniffles and stuffed noses, but a growing group of herbalists believe that a good batch of fire cider can go a long way in improving health.

Fire ciders are based on a centuries-old approach to making health-boosting tonics. Some consider Rosemary Gladstar’s 2019 book Fire Cider! 101 Zesty Recipes for Health-Boosting Remedies Made with Apple Cider Vinegar a modern guide that broke ground again on creating ciders that can taste as good as they can build immunity.

Gladstar is widely credited with creating the catchy name “fire cider”.

Recently, herb enthusiasts everywhere are stirring up all sorts of new recipes and approaches. Those that are sensitive to some of the strongest fire cider ingredients, like onions or hot peppers, can substitute ingredients that also promote better health, like citrus, berries or milder roots.

“The magic for me is how fire ciders can be made with ingredients from the farm and the forest,” says Petra Page-Mann, co-founder of Fruition Seeds (FruitionSeeds.com), who sometimes also infuses vitamin C-rich white pine needles and rosehips into her fire ciders.

She points out that fire ciders are as easy to make as they are nutritious. No measuring is necessary. Ingredients can be added according to preference. “For those who love ginger, go heavy on the ginger,” Page-Mann notes. “There are no set proportions; use what’s on hand. Fire ciders are super easy to make and really can’t be messed up.”

Popular fire cider recipes can easily be adapted to include favorite ingredients that are widely available. Consider adding jalapeno peppers, juniper berries or radishes to popular fire cider recipes.

After they’ve had time to sit and rest for at least one month, fire ciders can have a variety of uses. Conroy adds a splash of flavor-filled fire ciders to her homemade marinades, sauces and salad dressings. “They spice up the flavor and add immune-boosting qualities,” she explains. “Salad dressing is something I have not purchased in a very long time.”

Fire ciders can be consumed by the spoonful as often as desired. Enthusiasts suggest taking a quick spoonful once a week or once daily and increasing the amount when feeling rundown or ill.

Because fire cider is made with vinegar, if sealed well, it can be stored for a year or longer either in the refrigerator or in a pantry.

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MOONWISE FIRE CIDER ELIXIR

FRUITION’S FIRE CIDER

3 cups raw apple cider vinegar (5% acidity)

Raw apple cider vinegar (enough to cover the other ingredients) Ginger (leave the skin on if organic; add turmeric if desired) Garlic

1 large onion, diced ½ cup chopped fresh horseradish root ½ cup chopped fresh ginger root 10-12 cloves of fresh garlic, minced 1 handful each of fresh savory rosemary, thyme, oregano and/or fresh sage (1 or 2 Tbsp each, if using dried herbs) ¼ cup raw local honey ½ cup chopped fresh turmeric root (optional) 1/8 cup elderberries, chopped lemon balm, chopped elecampane and/or echinacea root. (This is optional, but will add healing qualities to this remedy.)

Citrus rind and/or slices, to taste Place all of the vegetables and herbs in a clean, 1-quart canning jar.

Fill the jar ¾ of the way with apple cider vinegar (use a weight to keep ingredients under the vinegar if needed). Top off with honey, enough to cover.

Place a lid on the jar (either a plastic lid or put a piece of wax paper/ plastic wrap between the lid and jar if the lid is metal); shake to combine ingredients.

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Chop or grate all of the ingredients and place as much of them as desired into a large, wide-mouth canning jar.

Pour the apple cider vinegar over the ingredients, ensuring that at least 1 half-inch of extra vinegar is on top.

Store at room temperature for at least 1 month. The flavors will deepen and intensify with more time.

After at least 1 month, strain and add honey. Store on the shelf or in the refrigerator.

Recipe courtesy of Petra Page-Mann.

Veronica Hinke is an author, speaker, journalist, coach and expert on early 20th-century drinking, dining and style. She is the author of The Last Night on the Titanic; Titanic: The Official Cookbook; and Harry Potter: Afternoon Tea Magic. Learn more at VeronicaHinke.com.

Let sit in a dark cabinet for 3 to 4 weeks.

Strain out the herbs and solid ingredients and reserve the vinegar.

Add more honey or vinegar if desired.

Store in a cool, dark place and take a Tbsp of fire cider daily during cold and flu season to ward off potential illness. If already sick, increase the dosage as needed.

Recipe courtesy of Linda Conroy.

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Recovery: A Key Component for Wellness

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ealthy exercise can be a positive contributor to everyday wellness for individuals with or without medical and chronic conditions. Yet, many people forget that the recovery process can be just as important as exercise when trying to improve the health of many systems of the body. Without rest, the body exists in a permanently injured state and will not improve or adapt adequately to the exercise.

Exercise creates microscopic tears in muscle tissue and during recovery our cells work to repair the tissue and muscle fibers, resulting in increased growth and strength within those muscles. For individuals with any form of medical condition, rest and recovery days are especially important. In addition to stress on the body caused by exercise, conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes or cerebral palsy add a level of stress that the body is already coping with. In these cases, the body may need extra time to adapt and heal.

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Two types of recovery include active and passive recovery. Active recovery includes light gentle exercise such as walking, swimming, dynamic stretching, or yoga that increases blood flow to the muscles without the intensity of a more intense workout. Passive recovery is the simple act of resting between sets of exercise or lying down after an intense workout. Both are important, and determining which type is appropriate depends on the intensity of the exercise, the individual’s fitness level and how the body is feeling following the exercise. An individual coping with more fatigue may need more passive rest time in between exercises, while someone coping with increased spasticity, stiff or rigid muscles, may require more dynamic stretching.

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Other forms of recovery include refueling through nutrition, rehydration or bodywork. Nutrition and rehydration are essential for restoring the body’s nutrients that were used as energy during exercise.

According to the Mayo Clinic, “To help your muscles recover and to replace their glycogen stores, eat a meal that contains both carbohydrates and protein within two hours of your exercise session if possible. Consider a snack if your meal is more than two hours away.”

Drinking water after an exercise session flushes toxins out of the body, transports nutrients back into the cells and helps regulate body temperature and pH balance. Both are essential in repairing damaged muscle tissue. Bodywork is a term that encompasses various techniques designed to manipulate soft tissues of the body such as massage, acupuncture or chiropractic care. These techniques are designed to reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, reduce stress Support the Small Businesses that Advertise in NASJ

hormones, increase joint mobility and flexibility, and improve recovery of soft tissue injuries.

“The whole concept of exercise is to stress or challenge your body and then let it recover. As you stress your body it should adapt. As long as you do that repetitively and recover in between, you’re going to improve strength and fitness,” says University Hospitals pediatric sports medicine specialist Laura Goldberg, M.D., in Westlake, Ohio.

“But if you don’t allow recovery, you’ll increase the risk of injury and decrease immune function, putting you at risk of illness.”

Just as we know that diet and nutrition play an important role in our overall health, a complementary recovery program can truly maximize the benefits of any fitness routine and improve overall wellness.

Lauren Falcone is a personal trainer, barre instructor and president/ co-owner of Thrive Medical Fitness located at 1658 GAR Hwy., in Swansea, MA. Having been diagnosed with MS herself, she has a passion for helping those with medical and chronic conditions find their strength through exercise.

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promote their performances, and they employ those same venues to get the word out about their book-focused work.

Using Social Media for Positive Change

On Instagram, for example, the Pierce girls encourage Illinois kids to check out their curated reading list, apply for a grant or push for state legislation that compels the inclusion of diverse authors in K-12 curriculums. “I feel like [social media] is a really good tool to use, because it allows you to get to a wide variety of people,” Phallon notes. “It hits adults; it hits teenagers; it hits anybody. It allows you to really push your message out there.”

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ocial media has made it easier than ever to share ideas, and today’s generation of digital natives are adept at using it. With one video post, they can reach thousands in minutes. Welcome to the world of “kidfluencers”: young people with throngs of online followers that use their platforms to sway their peers (and adults, too). Aged 16 or younger, these engaged leaders know the ins-and-outs of the latest technology and understand that there is power in becoming more than just a passive viewer. While some use social media outlets to earn sponsorships or market products, others leverage their online brands to inspire agents of change and make a positive difference in the world.

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REACHING THE READING MASSES

When eighth-graders Kyra and Phallon Pierce noticed a racially insensitive book and zero multi-cultural authors on an assigned reading list, the Chicagoland-based identical twins decided to take action. They launched Positive Change Charities, a nonprofit that awards book grants to promote diverse authors to kids in need and underfunded K-12 libraries across Illinois.

“We’ve given out about 4,000 books, and I’m really excited about that because we go to the schools and personally get to give those books out,” Kyra says. The twins are competitive dancers and use social media to

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Known as The Conservation Kid, Cash Daniels is a 14-year-old influencer from Chattanooga who uses Instagram to promote Tennessee River preservation efforts.

Since he began this work at age 7, he has helped recycle 2,000 miles of fishing line and remove more than 30,000 pounds of trash and two tons of aluminum cans from area waterways. He leads community cleanups and often speaks directly to children at school functions.

“Kids may be a small part of the population, but we’re 100 percent of the future,” Daniels asserts. “And if somebody says you can’t do it, get out there and prove them wrong.” Instagram is his preferred outlet because that’s where he feels he can reach the most people in the limited time he can commit to online endeavors. In addition to leveraging social media to inspire others, he has met some of his best friends online, as well as people wanting to collaborate with him to amplify his message.

PROTECTING YOUNG INFLUENCERS

While influencers like the Pierce twins and Daniels work hard to promote positive messages online, they are not immune to the more negative realities of being in the spotlight. If their interests or values don’t align

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with abusive keyboard warriors, these well-meaning kids may be subjected to trolling, online bullying and hate speech.

Dr. Meg Arroll, a psychologist and author of Tiny Traumas: When You Don’t Know What’s Wrong, but Nothing Feels Quite Right, believes that online influencing is a form of work and families should try to strike the right work-life balance. “How many hours a day would we allow our kids to work, even if it’s something that they wanted to do?” she asks.

Arroll highlights the complexities that parents must navigate when a child starts to earn money or products in exchange for social media influence. Those likes, shares and other types of engagement, she says, trigger the reward center in human brains, and that can lead to addictive-like behavior.

Recognizing the dangers, the parents of both the Pierce twins and Daniels limit their kids’ social media use and monitor posts so that they can address any worrisome events or behaviors before they get out of control.

INSPIRING NEW KIDFLUENCERS

When the Pierce twins visit schools, their audiences are comprised of kids just like them. “There’s no difference between us; we’re all the same,” says Phallon, and Kyra chimes in that this commonality can be inspiring. Daniels believes that when kids see him in action on social media, they are motivated to act, as well. He is a role model— opening new possibilities for future kidfluencers.

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Individualized Alzheimer’s Treatments A New Frontier in Disease Reversal

by Dana Thacker, BSN, RN

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cognitive decline using brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), genetic testing and other biomarkers. The scientists then designed an individualized, precision medical protocol for each patient.

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ccording to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, and the numbers are expected to rise to nearly 13 million by 2050. In addition to the loss of cherished memories, more than 11 million unpaid caregivers provide an estimated 18 billion hours of care for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients annually.

Given the costs and burdens of the disease, many people wonder whether Alzheimer’s is reversible. Recent discoveries indicate that may be possible.

MECHANISMS OF ALZHEIMER’S

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in language and behavior. It is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and the most common reason for dementia in older adults. During the early stages of the disease, neurons within the brain become damaged without apparent symptoms. This destruction can occur for a decade without recognition, resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment. Protein buildup forces healthy neurons to stop functioning and sever connections, which likely provokes brain cell death and shrinkage.

BREAKTHROUGH IN TREATMENT

Research published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease offers new hope for patients.

Twenty-five participants with pre-Alzheimer’s or early-stage dementia were evaluated to identify potential contributors to

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Cognitive testing after the nine-month treatments showed that 84 percent of the participants not only maintained neurological function, but also improved cognition.

A follow-up MRI also showed an increase in gray matter volume. The researchers noted in their report that a larger, controlled trial is warranted.

“Dementia is not a death sentence,” states Kat Toups, a functional medicine psychiatrist and co-contributor to the precision treatment research. In her own practice, she embraces a patient-centric, multimodal approach to treating Alzheimer’s that focuses on three components—infection, inflammation and immunity. By reducing inflammation and treating infections, she asserts, the body is ready to receive immune-building therapies.

ANSWERING THE SKEPTICS

“Mainstream medicine has been going about [Alzheimer’s treatment] the wrong way. I was taught to make a diagnosis, then write a prescription for something that doesn’t work,” says Dr. Dale Bredesen, a co-contributor to the aforementioned study. Recent trials have suggested that current pharmaceutical treatments for Alzheimer’s, such as Donanemab, merely slow

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the rate of disease progression, rather than reverse its effects.

With his personalized, precision-medicine approach, Bredesen aims to do better. He equates Alzheimer’s to COVID-19, noting, “When the pandemic hit, nations entered protection mode. Economies suffered and went into a recession. In the same way, receptors within our brain can also go into a recession or protection mode. However, when these same receptors receive adequate resources, they continue to grow and make connections. Neurons shift from protection mode to connection mode, reversing the effects of Alzheimer’s.”

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How Biofilms Can Impact Health

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eople that suffer from recurring infections such as candida, mold and Lyme disease may have a biofilm that needs to be addressed. When the same infection returns time after time, even though a proper protocol was taken, the underlying issue is likely that biofilms are causing a resistant framework preventing full resolution. Growing research involving chronic conditions related to the presence of biofilms suggests that they can often be an overlooked issue.

THE ESSENCE OF BIOFILMS

Biofilm is a gel-like substance that contain microbes, made up of bacteria, fungi and other microbes, that can attach to any cell or structure in the body. In the gut, they are complex communities that adhere to the surface of the intestinal lining and form a protective matrix which can contribute to the development of a healthy gut microbiota by providing a protective environment 36

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for beneficial bacteria. They can also help maintain the integrity of the intestinal barrier and modulate immune responses.

Biofilms also surround and protect many infecting microbes from immune system detection. These organisms use quorum sensing (a communication system used by microbes) to assemble a system of extracellular polymeric substances that surrounds and adheres to the organisms inside.

HOW BIOFILMS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO CHRONIC CONDITIONS

The aforementioned conditions may involve the formation of biofilms which contribute to chronic or recurring infections and make treatment more challenging. Because biofilms are highly resistant to antimicrobials and antibiotics, the microbes go undetected and are challenging to address.

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Candida can form biofilms in various parts of the body, including the gut, that are often resistant to conventional antifungal treatments, which makes them difficult to eradicate, can contribute to persistent or recurrent infections and may be associated with symptoms such as digestive issues, fatigue and immune dysfunction.

Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme) transmitted through tick bites, can also form biofilms.

They can allow the bacteria to evade the immune system and antibiotics, leading to chronic Lyme disease.

Mold biofilms can be found in damp outdoor environments or within the respiratory system. Biofilms can provide an advantageous environment for mold, making it more resistant to cleaning and remediation efforts, and contribute to respiratory symptoms and allergic reactions in susceptible individuals.

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HOW BIOFILMS CAN THRIVE AND INTERFERE WITH TREATMENT

ISSUES AND PREPARATION TO DISSOLVE BIOFILMS

The biofilm matrix creates a physical barrier that shields the microorganisms within it, providing protection from mechanical removal, such as through the body’s immune responses or physical cleaning methods.

The problem is that these protective mechanisms can also allow mold, Lyme bacteria, and candida to persist, evade the immune system, and resist conventional treatments.

Along with acting as a barrier that restricts the penetration of antibiotics and antimicrobials, biofilms can also trap and concentrate essential nutrients, providing themselves with a continuous supply of nourishment to thrive. As the microorganisms engage in cooperative interactions, they further enhance their own survival and resistance. Some of them may even produce substances that protect others from external threats or enhance their ability to resist treatments.

Disrupting or dissolving biofilms can help overcome their ability to flourish and improve the effectiveness of antimicrobial therapies against them. Working with a knowledgeable practitioner is necessary for good outcomes. Before attempting a protocol to counteract them, careful planning and considerations must be taken into account to prepare the body for this process. Digestion, elimination and detox pathways all need to be working and supported before treatment begins. After the proper preparation has been done, using a blend of botanicals and enzymes can help disrupt the biofilm.

MECHANISMS FOR RESOLUTION

Many herbal and enzyme products disrupt the biofilm matrix, interrupt quorum-sensing (biofilm intra/intercommunications) and support the body’s anti-adhesion properties which helps dissolve the biofilm

and allows the offending organisms to be destroyed.

The best solution is to use products specifically designed to clean the body of biofilm.

Enlist the help of a knowledgeable professional who is versed in the mechanisms of biofilms, chronic conditions and the most effective products and protocols to promote resolution and healing.

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Rewards of Animal Companionship How Pets Enhance Human Well-Being

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hen stress and cognitive decline are prevalent concerns, the role of companion animals in promoting human cognitive health has gained significant attention. Pet parents know that having a furry family member at home can enhance life in countless ways emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically. Numerous studies reinforce the idea that having a dog, cat or other animal companion can have a positive impact in enhancing mental faculties and mitigating cognitive decline. That is great news for the 86.9 million U.S. households that own a pet.

COGNITIVE IMPROVEMENTS

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association between pet ownership and cognitive health in older adults. It evaluated the cognitive skills of 1,369 Medicare recipients over a six-year period, of which 53 percent were pet owners and 32 percent were pet owners for five or more years. The results showed that cognitive scores decreased at a slower rate in pet owners, and especially among long-term pet owners. The study suggests that the presence of a companion animal can contribute to cognitive stimulation and improved mental faculties.

FINDING PURPOSE

Conventional wisdom would have us believe that human well-being is the result of happiness and the absence of physical and mental illness. However, an article published in the journal Health and Quality of Life Outcomes analyzed data from 21 countries

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and suggests that well-being is the result of several factors, including having a sense of purpose in life. A different study on pet ownership and brain health noted that pets give their owners reason to live. Pets have the potential to increase feelings of social support, give owners a sense of meaning and improve their lifestyles by adding structure to daily routines.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS

Pet ownership is associated with reduced levels of depression, anxiety and stress.

In a study published in BMC Psychiatry, domesticated animals were found to help individuals with mental health conditions.

One participant in the study described the emotional and coping support from their pet, “She’s always there for me in a regular way of managing my stress. I tell her about my days; she snuggles, cuddles and sleeps with me.”

Pet parents benefit by maintaining physical function and leisure time physical activity as they age, according to a study in Innovation in Aging that measured the physical function of 637 generally healthy people over 10 to 13 years and found physical decline was slower among pet owners. In turn, this improved physical activity benefits psychological health, so walking the dog has multiple benefits.

Before getting a pet to improve mental health through exercise, ensure those

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exercise goals are in alignment with the needs of a prospective animal companion. This is especially true with dogs that require regular walks. There are significant differences in how much and what kind of exercise each dog breed needs.

MAKING THE MOST OF PET COMPANIONSHIP

To harness the benefits of companion animals for cognitive and physical health, certain lifestyle and other considerations should be taken into account, such as travel frequency, homeowner association restrictions and the cost of pet ownership. Owning a pet is a long-term responsibility that should not be taken lightly.

It is essential to ensure a safe and suitable environment for both the individual and the pet. Adequate space, a balanced diet, regular veterinary care and ample opportunities for exercise and mental stimulation are crucial for maintaining the well-being of the pet and owner.

Regular interactions and activities with a pet are key. Engaging in mentally stimulating exercises, such as puzzle toys or training sessions, can provide cognitive enrichment for both the pet and the owner, creating opportunities for bonding and mutual cognitive stimulation.

It is also important to note that while pet ownership can have positive psychological benefits, it should not be viewed as an alternative to necessary clinical treatments that address specific mental health conditions. A more integrative approach to treatment that includes pet ownership may be the most effective and rewarding of all.

Veterinarian Karen Shaw Becker has spent her career empowering animal guardians to make knowledgeable decisions to extend the life and well-being of their animals. Learn more at DrKarenBecker.com.

Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.

– Karen Davison

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Weekly adoption events Every Saturday at the Mt Laurel Petsmart Voorhees Animal Orphanage www.vaonj.org/ Animal Welfare Association www.awanj.org Burlington County Animal Shelter co.burlington.nj.us Homeward Bound Pet Adoption homewardboundnj.org Animal Adoption Center aacnj.org

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 14

JANUARY Give the Gift of Wellness 2024 – Choose relaxation in the EES Room, detox with infrared sauna, unwind with massage and more. Infinite Possibilities Center, 801 Rte 73, Greentree Executive Commons, Evesham. 856-983-1767, 609-744-6787.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 1 First Day Night Hike – 4:30-6pm. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors. $15/adult, $10/ child. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Registration required: 856-983-3329 or CedarRun.org.

Interpretive Trail Hike – 1:30-2:30pm. An interpretive hike through our varied habitats. Easy pace suitable for all ages. Inclement weather cancels. Registration limited. Free. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 Young at Heart Series – 1-2:30pm. Ages 55+. Meet the center’s resident animals, learn about other local species, and explore hands-on materials. Optional 30 to 45-minute guided stroll on our easier trails. Free. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495.

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Crystal Bowl Meditation/Reiki – 7-8:30pm.

Beth O’Brien, spiritual medium will be here to share her gift of playing the crystal bowls. $30. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 3, Marlton. ElevateYourHealth.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 Reiki Share – 6:30-7:30pm. Give and receive reiki from other reiki practitioners. Must be a certified practitioner of reiki. Free; $10 suggested donation. Womb Service 3D/4D, 108 W Merchant St, Audubon. Registration required: Tinyurl.com/4xsbd5cb.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 Winter Clean Up – 9-11am. MLK Day of Service. Help pick up litter and remove invasive shrubs and plants. Saddler’s Woods, 250 MacArthur Blvd, Haddon Township.

Register: SaddlersWoods.org.

Night Hike: Adults Only – 5-6:30pm. Enjoy a guided hike at night to visit nocturnal habitats that are home to owls, raccoons, opossums and other wildlife that emerge after dark. $15/adult. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford.

Registration required: 856-983-3329 or CedarRun.org.

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2024 Intention Balls Workshop – 1-3pm.

With Breathe by Josie. Intention balls are 4” clear plastic ornaments filled with a variety of items intentionally chosen by you.

They are spiritual tools that can help you set intentions, manifest your dreams, and pursue your innermost desires. $33. Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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Bubbles and Brunch – 11am-2pm. A bubbly and delicious brunch, where you can sip on refreshing drinks and indulge in scrumptious bites. Renault Winery Resort, 72 N Bremen Ave, Egg Harbor City.

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Winter Wonders: Birding for Everyone – 11am-12:30pm. Naturalist educators Gina and Jeff will guide you through the woods to look for year-round resident bird species as well as migrating winter resident species. No experience necessary. Free; pay what can. Saddler’s Woods, 250 MacArthur Blvd, Haddon Township. Registration required: SaddlersWoods.org.

Meditate + Create Intention Bracelet Workshop – 5:55-8:30pm. Brace for a magical year ahead by arming yourself with your very own custom-made intention bracelet.

An intuitive night of beading, tarot, shamanic egg balancing, shopping and more. $33. Healing Hands of Light Spa, 174 Browning Ln, Cherry Hill. BreatheByJosie.com.

How to Talk to Dead People: A Mediumship Class – Mondays, Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 18, Apr 15. 6-8pm. With Susan Drummond.

Learn: new ways to communicate; how to connect with Spirit; how to connect with loved ones who crossed over; how to listen and hear in new ways; how to use all of the senses to connect as well as practicing your new skills. $250. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 Sound Bath and Intention Setting for 2024 – 6:30-8pm. With Lucia. Relax in the zero-gravity chairs, with the vibrational scalar energy waves, and crystal bowl magic. 8 seats available. Infinite Possibilities Center, 801 Rte 73, Greentree Executive Commons, Evesham. LoveInfinitePossibilities.com.

Goddess Gathering with Susan Drummond & Lesha Moore, 6:30-9pm ~ Embrace your Inner Goddess with a Winter Goddess portrait, a celebration of your unique power, courage, resilience, and the transformative power that lies within.

Gathering includes Personal Photo-shoot and one digital portrait, Awakening the Goddess Within Meditation, Goddess

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Oracle Card pull, and make your own Goddess crown. All costumes and supplies provided. $65. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S. Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379 or TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 2024 Maple Sugar Tapping Demonstration – 9:30-11am. Join FBRP and Stockton University’s Dr. Matt Olson, Professor of Environmental Science and Forestry, and Naturalist, Samantha Steele, for a demonstration of maple syrup tapping and learn about tree physiology and sap flow, winter tree identification, and maple tapping basics. Black Run, 402 Kettle Run Rd, Marlton.

Register: BlackRun.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 Blueberry Jam – 11am-2pm. Come out and listen to the Blueberry Jam at the Barrel Factory and shop the General Store.

Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

Tall Pines State Preserve: Bringing Nature to Our Communities – 2pm. A PowerPoint presentation. Willoughby House, Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust, 340 Pine Ave, Deptford. OldPineFarm.org.

Tame Those Wild and Crazy Hormones – 2-3:30pm. With Elsie Kerns. Hormones regulate metabolism, growth, reproduction and many more functions. When your hormones are balanced, life is easier. Health can thrive and enable you to respond appropriately to daily challenges. Learn effective energy ways to balance and support your hormones. Infinite Possibilities Center, 801 Rte 73, Greentree Executive Commons, Evesham. LoveInfinitePossibilities.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 Young at Heart Series – 1-2:30pm. See Jan 9 listing. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495. RancocasNatureCenter.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 Full Moon Ceremony and Sound Healing – 6:30-8pm. Meditation, movement and sound healing to honor and harness the energy of the Wolf Moon. $30 by Jan 18, $35 after. Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 Full Moon Owl Prowl – 5-6:30pm. Program begins at the Outdoor Pavilion (with heaters) for an up-close experience with our resident owls followed by a hike on the trail in search of our local species. $15/adult, $10/ child. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Registration required: 856-983-3329 or CedarRun.org.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 The Transformative Power of the Medicine Wheel – 12:30-2pm. With Shaman Owl Grey Fire. We will begin with the first direction, East where all life and the light of day rises each morning. Learn how to plant new seeds of change as you are guided through meditation to connect with the essence and power of the Medicine Wheel.

Infinite Possibilities Center, 801 Rte 73, Greentree Executive Commons, Evesham.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 Collective Grief Clearing Gathering – 1-2:30pm. A space where our shared intention and prayer will be to harmonize for the betterment of all life. Gathering to amplify the healing vibrations while we release the grief we are carrying along with any trapped emotions that are ready to be transmuted using The Emotion Code.

Infinite Possibilities Center, 801 Rte 73, Greentree Executive Commons, Evesham.

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Sound Healing for Self-Care – 6-7:30pm.

With Angela Fields. Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of crystal singing bowls, a symphony of multiple gongs, chimes and Himalayan bowls. $33. Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

plan ahead FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Save The Date Yoga Cape May Holistic Yoga Retreat February 2-4.

“Listening with our Hearts.”

Deepen your experience with yoga and meditation. This retreat can help you connect deep within yourself to discover your true self and allow you to find your own path to wholeness.

Experience various styles of yoga and meditation. All levels. $299 all-inclusive.

Marianist Retreat Center, Cape May Point.

Info, Karen: 609-827-8886 or KBosna28@yahoo.com.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 24 Save The Date Holistic Health & Healing Expo.

March 24 Free Admission New LARGER location The Doubletree by Hilton - Cherry Hill NJ www.nj.hhhexpo.com

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Monday Monthly Meditation/Mini-Workshop, First Monday, 6:30-8:00pm ~ An open invitation to those who are interested in exploring meditation, energy education/ topics and Reiki. Please be respectful and arrive on time so the meditation is not disturbed. Please refrain from alcohol the day of the workshop. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S. Main St, Medford, 609-975-8379 or TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

Tuesday Healing Session in the Energy Enhancement Room– Tues-Sat. 10am-4pm. With Elsie Kerns. Relax in the zero-gravity chair and enjoy deep relaxation and rejuvenation for the body, mind and spirit. Elsie combines 30+ yrs in the healing arts to assist your personal transformation. Infinite Possibilities Center, 801 Rte 73, Greentree Executive Commons, Evesham. 609-744-6787.

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Mindful Movement and Sound Healing – 7:30-8:30pm. With Angela. Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon.

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Wednesday Midday Meditation. Each Wednesday and/ or Friday at noon for a 10-minute meditation. On Wednesday the focus is Love; on Friday, Peace. Each week we raise the Love and Peace vibration personally and globally. Treat yourself to a mid-day refresher.

The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S. Main St, Medford, 609-975-8379.

Hump-Day Hikes – 2-3:30pm. Select Wednesdays thru Feb. Join us for a brisk guided hike in nature and view the weekto-week changes as the natural world comes alive. Inclement weather cancels.

Free. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495.

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Thursday January 11, February 8, March 14, April 11 How to Talk to Dead People, A Mediumship Class with Susan Drummond, 6-8pm ~ In this class, you will learn: new ways to communicate, how to connect with Spirit, how to connect with loved ones who crossed over, how to listen and hear in new ways, how to use all of the senses to connect as well as practicing your new skills. Four monthly classes $250. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S. Main St, Medford.

609-975-8379 or TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

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Friday Mommy & Me Breakfast & Class – 9-11am.

1st Fri. Music and movement class with Miss Nikki and Miss Jenn from Nikki Jay Voice Studios. After class The Pop Shop will provide a lite buffet breakfast. $35. The Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Ave, Collingswood. Register: ThePopShopusa.com.

Midweek Meditation – 12-12:10pm. Also Wed. The focus of this meditation is peace.

Each week we will raise the love vibration personally and globally. Treat yourself to a mid-day refresher. Free. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford.

609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance.com.

Saturday Walking Group – 9am. 1st Sat. With Michelle, Teeming Health Wellness Studio.

Walking group at one of our local county parks. For more info & location: Meetup. com/Healthy-Mount-Holly.

Yoga Mobility – 9am. Yoga Mobility is something very different from traditional yoga. It takes the best of many different forms of movement to create a flow within our body. Perfect for seniors and people who are physically disabled. 1st class free; $10/class. Barrel Factory at Whitesbog Historic Farm and Village, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, Browns Mills. Whitesbog.org.

Psychic & Healing Fair, Third Saturday, 10-2, ~ The fair offers different avenues to healing. Those new to alternative healing will have an opportunity to try one or more healing modalities. Guests will be able to have an intuitive/psychic reading, a Reiki Session, energy healing or lie on the BioMat. Sessions are 20 minutes / $30.

A variety of twenty-minute free talks will be offered. The BioMat incorporates amethyst crystals, far infrared heat and negative ions to help the body heal and relax.

All appointments are booked on the hour and half hour. Walk-ins are welcome and encouraged. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S. Main St, Medford, 609-975-8379 or TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

Volunteer Service Day – 10am-3pm. 1st Sat. Volunteer in outdoor or indoor projects in the village. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

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For Rent OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – Integrative Physician looking to share their office space in Voorheers. 856-669-9118.

Space Available FLEX OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – For health and holistic wellness practitioners.

Newly renovated. For info: 856-885-2990.

NEWLY RENOVATED MEDFORD OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – 200-1,200 sq ft. For info: 856-885-2990.

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Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Ancestral Energy and Pranic Healing

MARK JAMES BARTISS, MD Institute for Complementary & Alternative Medicine 24 Nautilus Dr, Ste 3, Manahawkin 609-978-9002 504 Hamburg Tpk, Ste 202, Wayne 973-790-6363 639 Stokes Rd, Se 202, Medford 609-654-5900 ICAMBartissMD.com Dr. Bartiss is both conventionally and holistically trained, giving patients the best of both worlds and the freedom to choose. ICAM’s HEART Program addresses the body’s basic needs in terms of hormone rejuvenation to include adrenal, thyroid, sex and growth hormones as well as the essential neurotransmitters. As an active and founding member of the American Association of Ozonotherapists, Dr. Bartiss is an expert in various forms of bio-oxidative therapies that include ozone, hydrogen peroxide, ultraviolet phototherapy and high-dose vitamin C. These and other powerful therapies are offered by only a few hundred medical practitioners throughout the country.

DR. SEAN C. INSELBERG, DAC, MSC, CNS Nutritional Wellness Center 1 Cinnaminson Ave, Ste 206 Palmyra, NJ 08065 856-499-2160 NutritionalWellnessNJ.com Offering simple, effective solutions for optimal health for the whole family. Includes: Functional Medicine testing, Othromolecular energy medicine, Neuro-Emotional Technique, Psycho neurobiology, autonomic response testing, Theta Healing.

DANA REYNOLDS-MARNICHE, Ph.D. Shaman-based Qi Channeler, Clairvoyant and Teacher Mount Meru Holistic Earth Power Healing 856-993-1786 MtMeruHolistic.com/healing-testimonials Highly trained with 35 yrs experience in mind-body healing, I utilize Korean Chunsu, a 5,000-yr-old therapeutic practice, involving the channeling of balanced Heaven-Earth cosmic qi energy to release negative ancestral patterns from the body and mind. Rapidly restores well-being, addresses anxiety, depression, treats hormonal, immune system and chakra imbalances, alleviates physical pain, rejuvenates body cells and clears toxins. Over time, a prevalence of harmony in one’s home and work environment and the ability to manifest abundance and protection become our natural state of being.

Awareness Coaching MARYANN PINO MILLER, M.Ed. Certified Heal Your Life® Teacher Emotion Code Practitione Consciously Living, LLC The Center, Life in Balance 45 S Main St, Medford, NJ 856-912-2087 Maryann@ConsciouslyLiving.net

Become aware of your true nature, meet your inner child waiting for your love, become aware of and unload the baggage weighing you down, become aware of the depth of love that exists within you and gain the understanding of the importance of your relationship with yourself and how to foster it.

Ayurveda Wellness Coaching

SUSAN DESIDERIO, BA, LMT Ayurvedic Wellness Coach Pitman, NJ 856-535-7478 BlueHavenMassage@gmail.com BlueHavenMassage.MassageTherapy.com With over 20+ years’ experience in the Well ness Industry, Susan specializes in holistic lifestyle management. She offers ayurveda coaching, mindful movement classes, massage/reiki sessions.

Bio-Identical Hormone Restoration Therapy DR. CAMILLE SEMPLE-DALY, DO Replenish Center 215 Sunset Rd, Ste 204 Willingboro, NJ 08046 856-380-1330 Info@ReplenishHormones.com ReplenishHormones.com Don’t wait any longer to restore your hormone balance. Symptoms due to menopause, andropause, PMS, thyroid dysfunction, adrenal fatigue, etc., should not negatively impact your quality of life. Regain your vitality and zest naturally with individualized Bio-Identical Hormone Restoration Therapy (BHRT). Dr. Camille Semple-Daly is board certified in OB/ GYN, Integrative and Aesthetic Medicine.

Chiropractor

HARMONIOUS HEALINGS HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE 30 Jackson Rd, D207 Medford, NJ 08055 856-359-6005 DrKevinG.com Optimize your human potential holistically: functional neurology & kinesiology, stress release & neuro-emotional technique, structure & posture improvement with advanced biostructural correction, biophysics body optimizer.

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

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Counseling and Yoga Therapy

ONE LIFE COUNSELING AND YOGA THERAPY DeAnn Mishler 609-744-9445 Therapy.DeAnnMishler@comcast.net DeAnn is warm and grounded; clinical theory is based on attachment and solution focused. She offers a holistic and mindfulness-based approach to therapy to help clients free themselves and live the life they deserve. As a yoga therapist, DeAnn uses yoga to reconnect the mind and body to release the central nervous system from holding past physical and emotional pain that has been stored in the body.

Energy for Healing

INFINITE POSSIBILITIES CENTER LLC 801 Rte 73, Ste I, Evesham, NJ 08053 856-983-1767 Elsie@LoveInfinitePossibilities.com LoveInfinitePossibilities.com The Energy Enhancement System (EESystem) generates multiple bio-active life-enhancing energy fields, including “scalar waves” which allow cell regeneration, improve immune function, provide relief from pain, detoxify the body, elevate moods, and assist in balancing the right and left brain hemispheres. The custom-installed system generates morphogenic energy fields that can promote healing. The EESystem has been recognized at dozens of medical, scientific and professional conferences around the world. This environmentally and ecologically safe system is used by individuals, doctors and therapists as well as Wellness Centers and Meditation Centers to improve human development and psychological well-being. EESystem combines body, mind, spirit and science to help you achieve peak performance and reach higher states of health, consciousness and self-actualization.

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Functional Medicine

CHARLOTTE NUSSBAUM, MD Medford Functional Medicine 107 Jamestown Ct, Medford 609-969-4844 MedfordFunctionalMedicine.com Board-certified pediatrician and internist Charlotte Nussbaum is a founder of Medford Functional Medicine where we partner with people of all ages to reclaim your health.

Healing Modalities

NATURAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT CENTER OF SOUTH JERSEY 1020 Kings Hwy. N., Ste 110 Cherry Hill, NJ 856-667-6805 • NHICSouthJersey.com

Safe, natural solutions for many health problems. Get to the root of your symptoms and heal your body with Nutrition Response Testing. The practitioners at NHIC offer a non-invasive, advanced form of muscle testing for food sensitivities, chemical and metal toxicity, and immune system issues for all ages. Individualized, targeted, “Root-Cause Nutrition.”

Health Counseling

LIESHA GETSON, BCTT, HHC Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton 856-596-5834 HealthThroughAwareness.com Liesha Getson is a Board-Certified Thermographic Technician, Holistic Health Counselor, a Reiki Master and Energy Practitioner.

Liesha is a founding partner of Health Through Awareness, in Marlton, a cooperative wellness center that provides a variety of alternative services to facilitate healthy living including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, reiki, thermography, infrared detoxification and biopuncture.

Hypnotherapy

DR. JAIME FELDMAN, DCH Chairman, Medical & Dental Division, International Hypnosis Federation 214 W Main St, Ste L4 Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-231-0432 • DrJaimeF@aol.com PartsTherapy.com Dr. Jaime Feldman, one of the pioneers in an advanced technique called “Advanced Parts Therapy,” has been able to unlock the subconscious and remove unwanted behaviors: stop smoking (guaranteed), weight loss, stress, depression, pain and anger management, and more.

Outstanding success in curing phobias and deep-seated trauma, and treating the immune system to put cancer into complete remission.

Integrative/Holistic Medicine

DR. STEVEN HORVITZ Institute for Medical Wellness 110 Marter Ave, Ste 408, Moorestown, NJ 856-231-0590 • DrHorvitz.com Board-Certified Family Medicine blending traditional family care with a holistic focus and preventive, nutritional and integrative approach. We look for causes and triggers for disease before reaching for the prescription pad. Same and next day appointments are available.

PHILIP GETSON, DO Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton, NJ 08053 856-596-5834 Health Through Awareness takes a holistic approach to health and well-being. Dr. Philip Getson is a board-certified Family Physician and certified by four Thermographic Boards.

He specializes in thermography, an early diagnostic tool for many health conditions including breast health. With the mission of providing a balanced approach to wellness, the center offers diet and lifestyle counseling, thermography, the area’s most unique infrared detox sauna (The POD), reiki, a smoking cessation program, physician standard supplements and ongoing wellness classes.

Integrative Medicine/ Holistic Pain Management POLINA KARMAZIN, MD Board certified in Integrative Medicine & Acupuncture 2301 E Evesham Rd, Bldg 800, Ste 219 Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-528-2258 SouthJerseyHolistic.com

Our practice treats each person individually by addressing the root cause of the problem. Dr Karmazin employs holistic therapies, such as acupuncture, biopuncture, homeopathy and nutritional counselling for a variety of ailments. We also specialize in holistic pain management and do not use narcotics, NSAIDs or steroid injections.

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Intuitive Healing

SUSAN COSTANTINO DRUMMOND RM, INTUITIVE MEDIUM NJBalance at The Center, Life in Balance 45 S Main St, Medford 609-923-3154 Susan@NJBalance.com NJBalance.com Susan is an Intuitive Medium and Reiki Master. She specializes in intuitively enhancing the mind, soul and physical body with healing energy for your highest well-being.

IV Therapy

PRIME IV HYDRATION & WELLNESS 900 Rte 73 N, Ste 890, Marlton 856-386-3251 PrimeIVHydration.com/locations/newjersey/marlton-08053 Prime IV Hydration & Wellness is the nation’s leader in vitamin-infusion therapy. They offer a spa-like environment and utilize only the latest in cutting-edge intravenous (IV) therapies.

Numerologist

TRACI ROSENBERG, MA Numerologist & Empowerment Coach 609-417-4526 TraciRosenberg@gmail.com SoulTalkWithTraci.com Join the region’s leading numerologist as you discover your life’s purpose. Encoded in your name and birth date are your lessons, talents and desires. Traci will help you realize your full potential.

Outdoor Recreation & Pinelands Preservation PINELANDS ADVENTURES 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong, NJ 08088 609-268-0189 PinelandsAdventures.org

A nonprofit initiative of Pinelands Preservation Alliance. Recreational activities include guided/ unguided river paddling, camping, hiking and small group history and ecology forest tours.

Physical Therapy

Medical Skincare and Cosmetics

DR. ANAMARIA NEWPORT, DMS, DMD, MHS, PAC 17 White Horse Pike, Ste 10B Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 856-323-8885 Dr. Newport is a discerning artist, highly experienced master cosmetic injector and renowned dermatology speaker with 10+ years of extensive medical training. Her continuous dedication for skincare, surgery, dentistry, and cosmetic procedures are enhanced by combining the use of the latest technology and her unique homeopathic style. As an artist, she is genuinely passionate about bringing out the unique beauty in each one of her patients. Look no further for your organic skincare specialist, offering the purest treatments achievable with our personalized natural products.

DR. ASHA PANDEY-SMITH, PT, DPT SoulRise Physical Therapy, LLC 912 W Kings Hwy, Haddon Heights, NJ, 08035 856-433-4008 Info@SoulRisePT.com • SoulRisePT.com Limited by pain? Trouble getting around? Lacking confidence and motivation to accomplish your goals? Be in charge of your health, be your own hero. At SoulRise Physical Therapy, you will be empowered to live the life you want by being the driver of your own health and wellness.

We specialize in combining health and spirituality to provide the most well-rounded experience. We treat all orthopedic conditions, with special focus on women’s health and maternal wellness prenatal through post-partum. Book a free consultation today.

It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.

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Reiki

DR. JOCELYN FLAY, DAC Nutritional Wellness Center 1 Cinnaminson Ave, Ste 206 Palmyra, NJ 08065 856-499-2160 • NutritionalWellnessNJ.com Open to the flow of reiki that is before you and experience the divine life force energy that is innate to all of us. You can heal, grow, process trauma, change your beliefs, create new experiences, and shift into a life that you love, and reiki can guide you. Individual reiki sessions and reiki courses are provided at the Nutritional Wellness Center.

Self-Love Coach

TEJA VALENTIN COACHING, LLC 856-952-7841 Teja@TejaValentin.com TejaValentin.com A Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Ayurveda Yoga Teacher, Chair & Restorative Yoga, Certified Usui Reiki Master, Gong practitioner and an Ordained Minister.

Private, semi-private and group practice. Offers guidance and personal coaching program through The Tantric Institute of Integrated Sexuality. Focus is working more intimately with self-love, sacred sexuality & spirituality, women’s empowerment and relationship coaching.

Sexual Dysfunction

DR. CAMILLE SEMPLE-DALY, DO Replenish Center 215 Sunset Rd, Ste 204 Willingboro, NJ 08046 856-380-1330 Info@ReplenishHormones.com ReplenishHormones.com Natural, non-invasive procedures for sexual dysfunction affecting one or more of the following: desire, arousal, lubrication, erectile function, orgasm, pain, dryness and satisfaction. The Replenish Center utilizes an integrative and functional approach looking at key factors such as hormone imbalance, vitamin/mineral deficiencies, certain medications and chronic illnesses. Other contributing factors are lifestyle, diet, exercise and stress. The Replenish Center specializes in therapies which utilize your body’s own healing mechanisms.

Dr. Camille Semple-Daly is triple board certified in OB/ GYN, Integrative Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine.

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Spiritual Coaching

Women’s Health

THE SENTIENT SOUL, LLC 5243 NJ-49, Millville, NJ 08332 856-506-2461 TheSentientSoul.com

PERINATAL HEALTH LLC Donna Favilla 609-206-9633 PerinatalHealthLLC.com

The Sentient Soul’s focus is on empowering clients through self-awareness to improve their emotional, mental and physical health through the use of reiki, biofield tuning, and other sound healing modalities. As a Certified Reiki Master and Biofield Tuning Practitioner, I would like to assist you in your journey on becoming your best self.

Looking for support during pregnancy, labor and postpartum? Perinatal Health offers: childbirth education, HypnoBirthing and Spinning Babies Parent Class, labor doula support, prenatal/postpartum massage therapy and reflexology services, baby classes.

Yoga

Spiritual Wellness

BETH O’BRIEN Spiritual Healing Through Guidance The Center Life in Balance, 45 N Main St, Medford On Angels Wings, 110 Creek Rd, Mt Laurel BethOB67@yahoo.com Beth, a psychic/medium, can give you spiritual and intuitive guidance from your loved ones. Beth is also a Reiki Master and an ordained minister to officiate your wedding. She also is a paranormal investigator and does private and public homes. She also does house blessings and cleansing.

RISE AND THRIVE WELLNESS YOGA Terry Veit-Harmening 714 E Main St, Moorestown 609-923-5782 RiseAndThriveWellnessYoga.com Terry Veit-Harmening is a certified Yoga Therapist, a certified Ayurvedic Lifestyle Educator and a brain longevity specialist with the Alzheimer’s Research Association. Yoga Therapy is a holistic approach to health care using postures, movement, stretches, lifestyle choices, relaxation and breathing practices to address your specific issues.

WHITE HAWK HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER Jennifer Armento, Homeopath PHOM, Clinical Herbalist Tabernacle, NJ 732-778-5023 WhiteHawkHolistic.com Homeopath and herbal consulting for acute and chronic illness. Offering holistic workshops, homeopathic classes, herbal products, quantum bioscan sessions and a raw food co-op.

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Nutritional Wellness Center Integrative & Holistic Medicine for Optimal Health 1 Cinnaminson Ave. Suite 206 Palmyra, NJ 08065

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Holistic, Individualized Care for: Allergies, Anxiety, Asthma, Autism, ADHD, Auto-Immune Conditions, Cancer, Cholesterol, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Covid/Flu, Depression, Diabetes, Digestive Diseases,

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Our Wellness Team raises the bar with what is possible for health, healing, & disease prevention. We are driven by passion for life & wellness, and we know how to identify root factors that lead to disease. We create individualized treatment plans that address each person’s needs physically, mentally, emotionally & spiritually.

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